Nataly 38 #1 July 24, 2013 So I have 3 weeks off in September and I was going to rock up to Empuria to dust off my parachute... Already contacted their rigger, et cetera... Then yesterday I thought perhaps best to get the reserve re-pack before going, then I don't have to suffer any down time when I get there... So I called the only rigger in my area and he asked a very good question: how old is your Cypres? Ummm... Errrr... Dunno - 2010??? WRONG... Turns out the latest deadline for my 4-year inspection is August 2013... So after work I spent 5 hours on my bike getting the rig to him (my bum hurts!) and today my Cypres is heading off to Germany... It *might* just be back in time for my holidays. In any case, the rigger can give me a loaner AAD if mine doesn't arrive in time. Fiew!! What a bummer it would have been to realise this once I was already at the DZ... "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #2 July 24, 2013 is Empuria AAD compulsory?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #3 July 24, 2013 Nataly So I have 3 weeks off in September and I was going to rock up to Empuria to dust off my parachute... Already contacted their rigger, et cetera... Then yesterday I thought perhaps best to get the reserve re-pack before going, then I don't have to suffer any down time when I get there... So I called the only rigger in my area and he asked a very good question: how old is your Cypres? Ummm... Errrr... Dunno - 2010??? WRONG... Turns out the latest deadline for my 4-year inspection is August 2013... So after work I spent 5 hours on my bike getting the rig to him (my bum hurts!) and today my Cypres is heading off to Germany... It *might* just be back in time for my holidays. In any case, the rigger can give me a loaner AAD if mine doesn't arrive in time. Fiew!! What a bummer it would have been to realise this once I was already at the DZ... Mandatory AADs make baby jesus cry.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #4 July 24, 2013 grue Mandatory AADs make baby jesus cry. Nah just GruesomeJewsomes who dont have oneYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #5 July 24, 2013 Squeak *** Mandatory AADs make baby jesus cry. Nah just GruesomeJewsomes who dont have oneI've got two, they're both just too old to be allowed to use!cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #6 July 24, 2013 grue ****** Mandatory AADs make baby jesus cry. Nah just GruesomeJewsomes who dont have oneI've got two, they're both just too old to be allowed to use! Those aren't AADs, they're paperweights. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #7 July 24, 2013 Squeakis Empuria AAD compulsory? Yes. My options would have included: - renting an AAD (if available) - renting gear (canopies range from 170 to 240 - I jump a 135, and I'm relatively small...) If neither was possible (size/availability): - Tunnel time Either way, it would have been anoying, to say the least."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #8 July 24, 2013 oldwomanc6 ********* Mandatory AADs make baby jesus cry. Nah just GruesomeJewsomes who dont have oneI've got two, they're both just too old to be allowed to use! Those aren't AADs, they're paperweights. They are trade-ins if they expired not more than a year ago."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #9 July 24, 2013 Nataly***is Empuria AAD compulsory? Yes. My options would have included: - renting an AAD (if available) - renting gear (canopies range from 170 to 240 - I jump a 135, and I'm relatively small...) If neither was possible (size/availability): - Tunnel time Either way, it would have been anoying, to say the least. Or...find a different DZ that doesn't require them.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #10 July 24, 2013 airdvr******is Empuria AAD compulsory? Yes. My options would have included: - renting an AAD (if available) - renting gear (canopies range from 170 to 240 - I jump a 135, and I'm relatively small...) If neither was possible (size/availability): - Tunnel time Either way, it would have been anoying, to say the least. Or...find a different DZ that doesn't require them. This is true as well, but kind of a pain when you've flown to one place only to realise you need to figure out a way to get somewhere else... Do-able, but annoying."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #11 July 24, 2013 And, you know, crap happens, so get your AAD back in the rig and enjoy an extra layer of safety. Sure, I have and will jump without one, but I prefer to have one, very much so. Glad to see you getting back in the air. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #12 July 24, 2013 I wouldn't jump without an ADD, people are way too casual to say jump without one or go where they don’t make you ware one. Just my .02 I am a bit paranoid, but people do get knocked out in freefall. Glad it all worked out for you. I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #13 July 25, 2013 Darius11 I wouldn't jump without an ADD, people are way too casual to say jump without one or go where they don’t make you ware one. Just my .02 I am a bit paranoid, but people do get knocked out in freefall. Glad it all worked out for you. When my Cypres expired, I asked myself whether it was "worth" getting a new one... Then I thought: it's not a frivolous purchase that I will regret later on - especially if it ends up saving my life... Would seem silly to invest so much in equipment only to not use it when I go on a 3 week jumping holiday... Especially at the rate I've been jumping lately! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #14 July 25, 2013 ryoder ************ Mandatory AADs make baby jesus cry. Nah just GruesomeJewsomes who dont have oneI've got two, they're both just too old to be allowed to use! Those aren't AADs, they're paperweights. They are trade-ins if they expired not more than a year ago. Quite a bit older, and when I buy a brand spankin' new one it'll be a Vigil anyway cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #15 July 25, 2013 Darius11I wouldn't jump without an ADD, people are way too casual to say jump without one or go where they don’t make you ware one. Just my .02 I am a bit paranoid, but people do get knocked out in freefall. Even though I don't have that point of view I can respect it, as long as you're not the sort of person who thinks they should be forced on EVERYONE.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
